The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a round table discussion to review four research documents on domestic work conditions, the effects of conflicts on women, post-COVID-19 challenges and the lives of women in IDP camps. The event held at Bayero University Kano, aims to promote intellectual engagement by reviewing research documents presented by academics. The session featured four speakers: Prof. Bello Ibrahim, Dr. Kabiru Sufi, Dr. Baffa Kabiru Gwadabe, and Dr. Ruqayyah Yusuf Aliyu. Each speaker provided analysis and corrections on one of the four research papers presented. The first paper examined domestic work conditions in Northwest…
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A wave of jubilation swept through Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed an historic Community Development Agreement (CDA). The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence. His Royal Highness, Ter Gboko, Gabriel Shosum, hailed the pact as the dawn of a new era, affirming that the communities’ longstanding aspirations had been realized. The monarch extended gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for his commitment to addressing the needs of the…
In commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2024, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), has trained 300 students of special education center Bauchi and equipped their skills acquisition center with modern working equipment and tools. The 300 students of the special education center were trained on various vocational skills as part WOFAN’s life changing strategies for PWDs. This initiative under the WOFAN ICON-2 project, is carried out in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It aligns with the Foundation’s We Can Work program, aimed at supporting 1 million persons with disabilities (PWDs) across seven African nations including…
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed his committed partnership with the Media Trust Group to develop advanced communication strategies. In a statement released on Wednesday, spokesperson Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai emphasized the critical role of media in society, acknowledging its substantial contributions to information dissemination. Kano Police Command Hosts House Committee on Police Affairs He specifically recognized the socio-economic impact of the Daily Trust Newspaper in Northern Nigeria and across the country. Falgore encouraged the publication to continue its mission of informing and educating the public through unbiased reporting and innovative…
The Kano State House of Assembly has taken a significant step towards regulating the sale of cooking gas within Kano metropolis. They’ve commenced the process to repeal the State Fire Service Directorate Edict No 17 of 1970, aiming to insert a new section that addresses the indiscriminate and rampant sale of cooking gas in residential areas. Key Findings and Recommendations revealed that the Kano State Fire Service Directorate reported 475 illegal cooking gas premises in the state. The Nigerian Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NRDPRA) revealed 234 unlicensed natural gas retailers operating in Kano. The committee recommends designating permanent…
The Nigerian Senate has put the brakes on its tax reform bills due to mounting pressure, and to address the contentious areas, it’s formed an ad-hoc committee headed by Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro. This committee will engage with the federal government to iron out the grey areas before moving forward with the legislative process. Committee Membership Minority Leader: Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) – Chairman North-East Representative: Mohamed Tahiri Mongono North-West Representative: Adamu Aleiro South-East Representative: Oji Uzor Kalu South-South Representative: Deriake Dickson North-Central Representative: Titus Zam Chairman, Committee on National Planning: Abdullahi Yahaya Chairman, Senate Committee on…
Ado Salisu Khalifah Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano has honoured the winner of the Qur’anic recitation competition held recently in Jordan, Malama Hajara Dan Azumi Gombe for her outstanding performance. The event took place at the Alhaji Mai Deribe Theater in the within the university premises, was organised by the International Institute of Qur’anic Sciences (IIQS) in the university. According to the university’s vice chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, Gombe’s brilliant performance at the international competition is commendable. Professor Garba said her clinching of the laurel really shows that Nigeria has potential citizens who can rule the world in every aspect…
Khadijah Aliyu The African media network for the promotion of health and environment REMAPSEN has organized a media forum on ending violence against women and girls in Africa, held in Dakar Senegal. The event attracted 65 participants from 36 member counties of REMAPSEN across West, Central Africa and Madagascar. In his remarks, REMAPSEN President Mr Youssouf Bamba described the media as a powerful tool in giving hope to women, girls and the vulnerable. He stressed that REMAPSEN will champion more focus on engagements that will combat violence against women and girls. “Media can educate, sensitize and influence the opinion to…
Ado Salisu The establishment of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) has been described as one of the great dreams of its late founder, Sheikh Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu The vice chancellor of KHAIRUN University, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, made the assertion during the commemoration of the 2024 International Day of People Living with Disabilities IDPD, organized by KHAIRUN and CGS BUK, Learning Disabilities and Education Consult (LEDEC) and Bunny Hugs Therapy. According to him, the late Islamic scholar, businessman and philanthropist, was keen on supporting persons with special needs to become educated. The Vice Chancellor explained that the university’s founder, during his…
Kabiru Haruna The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has announced the distribution of over N375,397,680 to Kano State pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj. Speaking during a management meeting held at his office, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u revealed that the funds were allocated by the Saudi Arabian authorities through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as compensation for the power outage experienced at Mina during the pilgrimage. A total of 6,146 pilgrims from Kano State were part of the 2023 Hajj, with each receiving N61,080. According to Sulaiman A. Dederi, the…